Voorschoten's 2026 municipal elections reveal shifting political landscape
Voorschoten's provisional election results show a 66.11% turnout, with GREENLEFT/Labour Party leading but Forum for Democracy gaining ground. These changes could shape local policies on housing, sustainability, and community services for the next four years.
| Party | Votes | Seats 2026 | Difference 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| GREENLEFT / Labour Party | 2,923 | 5 | - |
| VVD | 2,763 | 5 | +1 |
| Voorschoten Lokaal | 2,173 | 3 | -1 |
| CDA | 1,593 | 2 | -2 |
| D66 | 2,048 | 3 | - |
| SP | 556 | 1 | - |
| Forum for Democracy | 1,222 | 2 | +2 |
Key Figures:
- Turnout: 66.11% (13,345 voters)
- Polling stations: 18
- First-time voters: 18-year-olds
The municipal council is responsible for local governance, including policies on housing, infrastructure, and community services. The election results determine the political composition of the council, influencing decision-making for the next four years.
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Provisional results of the 2026 municipal council elections
13,345 residents of Voorschoten, representing a turnout of 66.11%, cast their votes in the municipal council elections on Wednesday, March 18. Immediately after the polls closed, polling station staff began manually counting the votes per list.
“Together, we can look back on a remarkable election day,” said Mayor Nadine Stemerdink. “Volunteers at the eighteen polling stations and municipal employees ensured everything ran smoothly throughout the day. Eighteen-year-olds voted for the first time. Residents with visual impairments used the tactile voting template at the Dorpskerk. Volunteers from Cirkelbus transported elderly residents to the polling station at Kasteel Duivenvoorde. Charles Groenhuijsen made the results evening at the Kruispuntkerk engaging. Clients from Zij aan Zij served homemade snacks there. And Centraal+ provided live coverage. Many thanks to everyone involved!”
Votes per party
The table below shows the provisional results for Voorschoten. On Thursday, March 19, the municipal polling station will also count the votes per candidate.
ListVotesSeats 2026Difference 2022GREENLEFT / Labour Party (PvdA)2,9235VVD2,7635+1Voorschoten Lokaal2,1733–1CDA1,5932–2D662,0483SP5561Forum for Democracy1,2222+2